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1. Go to the dentist

Dental check-ups are free with an NHS dentist when you're pregnant.

Research shows that mums-to-be suffering chronic gum disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby that's born too early. The likely culprit is a labour-inducing chenical found in mouth bacteria.

Symptoms can include bad breath and swollen, red or bleeding gums. 

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